Monthly Archives: February 2010

Posted by Jeremy Shulkin Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin was in town yesterday to talk about the census. But because today is Friday, this is what I kept coming back to:

7:14: We’re off. J.O’Brien is celebrating the Dominican Republic. It’s celebrating its anniversary. 7:19: The Caffrey Award: Each year it’s given to citizens who “work for the greater good of the entire community” says O’Brien. James and Norma Connolly are … Continue reading →

Posted by Jeremy Shulkin As you’ve probably already seen in the post below, we tried something new tonight with our live blog of city council. Rather than keeping it on the WordPress page where it would only be “live” in … Continue reading →

Click Here We’re trying something new this week. You’ll be able to see my comments in close to real time, and you’ll be able to place your comments within the live blog as it happens. Click on the link above … Continue reading →

Posted by Jeremy Shulkin Worcester’s newest school, called Spirit of Knowlege, will be open next school year. At a meeting today in Malden, the MA Board of Education voted in favor of creating a new charter school here, but scrapped … Continue reading →

Posted by Jeremy Shulkin MA Senator Scott Brown’s “yes” vote on yesterday’s jobs bill (one of five Republicans to break ranks) has gotten some people pretty steamed. A couple from the “Twitterverse”: Was Right. Scott Brown Is Not A Conservative … Continue reading →

Posted by Jeremy Shulkin The last couple city council meetings have been fairly short and generally easy-going; a lot of referrals to subcommittees and praising of city employees. This week, though, things will get exciting. On the docket for tomorrow’s … Continue reading →

The Massachusetts Dept. of Agriculture and the USDA will be at the First Baptist Church on Park Ave and Salisbury St. on Wednesday, Feb. 24 to train people in spotting the signs of Asian Longhorned Beetle infestation. Admission is free … Continue reading →